The CSIR and UGC provide CSIR/UGC Research Fellowship to bright young men and women for training in methods of research under expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in University Departments/ National Laboratories and Institutions in various fields of Science & Technology.
The CSIR/UGC fellowships are tenable in Universities/IITs/Post Graduate Colleges/Govt. Research Establishments including those of the CSIR, Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Research & Development establishments of recognized public or private sector industrial firms and other recognized institutions. However, CSIR reserves right to determine the place best suited to provide necessary facilities in the area of science and technology in which the awardees are to specialize.
The CSIR/UGC Fellowship is tenable in India. Only bonafide Indian citizen residing in India are eligible for the award of Junior Research fellowships. The program is aimed at National Science & Technology Human Resource Development.
A certain number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR/UGC to those holding the required degree, with a minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates and PH/VH candidates [Para 3.2]), who qualify the Joint CSIRUGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship- National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by CSIR twice in a year.
This Test also determines the eligibility of candidates (i.e. it is eligibility criteria only) for Lectureship positions in Indian Universities/Colleges. Those who qualify for JRF are eligible for Lectureship also, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC. Some aspirants besides JRF are declared eligible for Lectureship (NET) category only, based on their performance in the test. The award of CSIR/UGC Fellowship is for fixed tenure and does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR/UGC to the beneficiary.
VALUE OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NET)
Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF (NET) will receive fellowship either from CSIR or UGC as per their assignment or from the Schemes with which they may find association. A list showing various CSIR Laboratories/ Institutes with their area of specialization is given on page 2-3.
(i) The value of the JRF (NET) fellowship, at present, is Rs. 16,000/- (Rupees Sixteen thousand only) per month. The fellowship will be governed by terms and conditions of CSIR, UGC or Research Scheme, as applicable.
(ii) The number of fellowships for each subject is limited. SC/ST applicants will be given such special considerations as may be decided by the Co-ordination Committee as per policy guidelines.
(iii) The duration of fellowship will be initially for 2 (two) years carrying a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,000/-. On completion of two years as JRF (NET), the stipend of a fellow may be increased to Rs. 18,000/- p.m. for the 3rd year on the basis of assessment of candidate’s research progress/ achievements through interview by the prescribed Expert Committee and Ph.D registration. Upon such a recommendation, the fellow will be called SRF (NET). The total tenure as JRF (NET) plus SRF (NET) shall not exceed 5 (five) years.
However, candidates may go through the terms and conditions for CSIR Research Fellowship posted on our website csirhrdg.res.in for better awareness.
THE JOINT CSIR-UGC TEST FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR LECTURESHIP, NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET), December , 2012.
1. CSIR will hold the above national level test on 23rd December, 2012 for determining the eligibility of the Indian national candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)-NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers-(NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science. The award of Junior Research Fellowship- (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/ national laboratory/ institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.
1.1 A candidate may apply either for ‘JRF’ OR for ‘Lectureship (LS) only’. He/she may indicate his/her preference in Col. 3 of the application, as the case may be. CSIR may consider candidates applying for ‘JRF’ or ‘Lectureship only’ depending on his/her performance in the test and number of fellowships available
1.2 Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF - 4 NET) and the second, of those candidates qualifying the Eligibility Test for Lectureship (LS-NET), will be made on the basis of their performance in the above Test. Candidates qualifying for JRF (NET), will also be eligible for Lectureship- (NET), subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC.The candidates qualifying for Lectureship-(NET) will be eligible only for recruitment as Lecturers, as well as for JRF-ship in a Scheme/Project, if otherwise suitable. However they will not be eligible for Regular JRF-NET Fellowship. If a candidate is found to be overage for JRF-(NET), he/ she will automatically be considered for Lectureship-(NET) only. The candidates, who will qualify in the Test for eligibility for ‘Lectureship-(NET) only’, will be governed by the rules and regulations for recruitment of Lecturers as framed by the respective Universities/Colleges, subject to NET eligiblity criteria & verification of required certificates/documents by the UGC.
1.3 The result of the single MCQ examination to be held on 23.12.2012 may be declared sometime in March, 2013 and will be posted on our website: csirhrdg.res.in.
2. AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP
Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF-(NET) will receive fellowship either from CSIR or UGC as per their assignment or from the Schemes with which they may find association, subject to fullfilling of JRF (NET) eligibility criteria & verification of required certificates/documents by the CSIR/UGC respectively.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
BS-4 years program/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/MSc or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks for general and OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, Physically and Visually Handicapped candidates).
Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award. Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (Given at the reverse of the application form) duly certified by the Head of the Department/Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared.
BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55% marks for general and OBC candidates; 50% marks for SC/ST candidates, physically and visually handicapped candidates are also eligible to apply.Candidates with bachelor’s degree, whether Science, engineering or any other discipline, will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for PhD/Integrated PhD program within the validity period of two years.
The eligibility for lectureship of NET qualified candidates will be subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC. PhD degree holders who have passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991, with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship only. The candidates with the above qualification are advised to fill up their degree with percentage of marks in column No. 19, 20 & 21, as applicable (if they are applying through Information Bulletin) or column No. 18 to 21, as applicable (for Online applications).
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DATE AND SCHEME OF THE TEST
The single paper MCQ based test will be held on Sunday, the 23rd December, 2012 as under:
Morning Session
| Subject |
Marks |
Timing |
Duration |
|
(i) Life Sciences (ii) Mathematical Sciences (iii) Physical Sciences |
200 |
9.00AM-12.00 Noon |
3 hrs |
Afternoon Session
| Subject |
Marks |
Timing |
Duration |
|
(i) Chemical Sciences (ii) Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences (iii) Engineering Sciences |
200 |
2.00 PM-5.00 PM | 3 hrs |
EXAMINATION CENTRES
The test will be held at 26 Centres spread all over India, as specified below:
Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Karaikudi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Pilani, Pune, Raipur Roorkee, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.
A candidate may opt for any of the above centres. No request for change of centre would ordinarily be granted. However, a request in writing for change of Centre may be entertained on merits, if received in this unit latest by 15.10.2012. If sufficient number of candidates do not opt for any of the above Centres, that particular Centre may stand deleted from the above list OR otherwise also, the concerned candidates may be allotted another Centre nearest to their place of residence, at the discretion of CSIR. No TA/DA will be admissible to any candidate for attending the test, in any circumstances.
IMPORTANT DATES:
A. Date of Single MCQ Examination: 23.12.2012
B. Schedule for sale of Information Bulletin through Bank
(i) Start of sale of Information Bulletin: 21.08.2012
(ii) Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by post only: 10.09.2012
(iii) Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by cash at all branches/ stations: 18.09.2012
C. Schedule for On-Line Application
(i) Start of On-Line Submission of Application Form and Fee deposit through Bank Challan: 21.08.2012
(ii) Date of close of On-Line deposit of fee (at All stations): 18.09.2012
(iii) Date of close of On-Line submission of Applications (at All stations): 19.09.2012
D. Last date of receipt of completed application forms (including duly completed hard copy of on line application in the Examination Unit): 24.09.2012
E. Last date of receipt of (both kind) Completed application forms (from remote areas): 01.10.2012
F. Last Date for receipt of written request for change of Examination Centre only on merit basis: 15.10.2012
G. Publication of list of candidates registered for test on CSIR, HRDG website: 23.11.2012
H. Last date for entertainment of any representation about non-registration for this test: 29.11.2012
I. Start of dispatch of Admission Certificate to eligible candidates: last week of Nov., 2012
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